x
Breaking News
More () »

Staff at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital receive COVID-19 vaccine

The vaccine was administered Friday to 24 medical staff members.
Credit: WNEP

After nearly a year of caring for COVID-19 patients, medical staff at Commonwealth Health received the vaccine on Friday.

24 physicians and nurses at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital were the first to receive their initial doses.

As cases rise in Northeast PA, officials at Commonwealth Health urge the community to continue following CDC measures.

This includes masking and social distancing to protect themselves, friends, and family from the pandemic. 

Before You Leave, Check This Out